Connections: The Future Of American Journalism Under The Trump Administration

Donald Trump has said he wants libel laws to be loosened, making it easier for politicians to be able to sue journalists when they write what he calls "hit pieces." What would it mean for journalists if Trump gets his way? How could it impact a free press?

Investigative journalist David Cay Johnston is the author of the book, The Making of Donald Trump. He joins us to discuss the future of American journalism, and he answers your questions about what we can expect in terms of healthcare, trade, and more under the Trump administration.

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What has the narrative been about wage growth and the wage gap in this country? The narrative has reflected the reality, which is that for decades now, we've seen wage stagnation and money concentrated much more toward the top, with a big gap in the so-called middle. Yet, the numbers are starting to change.

Investigative journalist David Cay Johnston says we've been living with an outdated narrative and wage growth is happening. He's asking us to look at new data that indicates wage growth is starting to move in a direction more positive for the country. So what is the evidence and how does it impact you? We discuss it.

Fifty-two years after Times v Sullivan, a President Donald Trump would seek to "loosen" libel laws to make it easier for politicians to sue journalists. In particular, Trump doesn't like the "actual malice" portion of the Supreme Court decision.

What would it mean for journalists if Trump gets his way? How could it impact a free press? How does our country's libel law standard compare to that of other countries? Our guests:

Johnston uses decades of research to tell the story of Trump, going back to his grandfather, and detailing the many ways in which Trump has been sued. Johnston explains how Trump has been obsessed with revenge, and tends to over-sell his accomplishments.